Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals Preview
Kickoff for the Bengals and Chiefs matchup on Sunday, December 31st is set for 4:25 ET. This week 17 NFL showdown will be televised on CBS.
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Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Bengals and Chiefs split their head-to-head matchups with each team going 1-1. Together the Bengals and Chiefs averaged 47 points per game and had an over/under record of 0-2. Against the spread, they each went 1-1. On offense, the two teams finished with similar production in yardage, with the Bengals averaging 370 yards per game compared to the Chiefs at 353.
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Bengals are averaging 24 points per game, compared to the Chiefs at 23. These figures have led to Cincinnati posting a record of 2-1.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals Prediction
As they take on the Chiefs, the Bengals will be looking to build on their 8-7 record. This currently places them at 4th in the AFC-North and 10th in the AFC. The Bengals have put together an above .500 record versus the spread this season, currently at 6-8-1. Their average scoring margin for this season is -1.8. With an over/under record of 9-6, the Bengals come in with an average margin of +0.3 relative to their over/under lines. Their games have consistently averaged 44.2 points per game.
With an average of 21.2 points per contest, the Cincinnati offense currently ranks 18th in the league. The Bengals’ defense, so far, has an average of 383.4 yards given up per game and 23 points per contest (20th). Leading up to the game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 66.0% and 20 passing touchdowns. In terms of stopping the run, they are 26th in the NFL.
Going into week 17, Kansas City is 1st in the AFC-West with an overall record of 9-6. Within the AFC, they find themselves in 3rd place. The Chiefs’ current scoring margin stands at +4.5, which has them coming in with a 7-7-1 ATS record. This season, Kansas City games have seen an average of 39.9 points, which is 23rd in the league. Their over/under record stands at 5-10, with an average OU line of 46.6 points.
Offensively, the Chiefs have an average of 22.2 points per game, which positions them 11th in the NFL. On defense, the Chiefs are currently positioned 13th in tackles for loss and 4th in sacks. Against them, opponents are scoring an average of 17.7 points per game and gaining 287.3 yards per contest.
Our prediction for this game is that the Chiefs will come out on top with a projected score of 29-21. The advanced model provides the Chiefs with a 74% probability of securing the win.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Tips
- Take the Chiefs on the moneyline
- The Chiefs should also cover at -7
- Projecting a combined 50 points, we like the over
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report
- Nazeeh Johnson – Knee (Out)
- Gerrit Prince – Undisclosed (Out)
- Bryan Cook – Ankle (Out)
- Isiah Pacheco – Concussion (Questionable)
- Trey Smith – Calf (Questionable)
- Skyy Moore – Knee (Out)
- Prince Tega Wanogho – Quad (Out)
- Kadarius Toney – Hip (Questionable)
- Jody Fortson – Shoulder (Out)
- Mecole Hardman Jr. – Thumb (Questionable)
- Donovan Smith – Neck (Questionable)
- Jerick McKinnon – Groin (Out)
Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report
- DJ Reader – Quad (Out)
- Joe Burrow – Wrist (Out)
- Ja’Marr Chase – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Cam Taylor-Britt – Quad (Out)
- Tycen Anderson – Knee (Out)
- Jaxson Kirkland – Wrist (Out)
- Devin Cochran – Knee (Out)
- Devonnsha Maxwell – Knee (Out)
- DJ Ivey – Knee (Out)
